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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 655.68 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 655.68 and 254.26 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 655.68 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/655.68 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 655.68 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 166,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,713.20/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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