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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 655.70 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 655.70 and 254.43 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 655.70 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/655.70 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 655.70 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 166,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,828.48/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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