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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 654.64 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 654.64 and 254.16 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 654.64 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/654.64 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 654.64 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 166,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,383.30/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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