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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 654.06 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 654.06 and 251.19 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 654.06 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/654.06 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 654.06 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 164,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,288.81/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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