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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.81, 654.94 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.81, 654.94 and 244.39 is: 366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.81 : 654.94 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.81/654.94 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.81x = 654.94 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.81x = 160,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,060.79/436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.43

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