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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 655.40 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 655.40 and 254.50 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 655.40 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/655.40 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 655.40 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 166,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,798.30/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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