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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 654.03 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 654.03 and 251.07 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 654.03 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/654.03 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 654.03 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 164,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,207.31/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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