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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.90, 654.51 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.90, 654.51 and 243.94 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.90 : 654.51 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.90/654.51 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.90x = 654.51 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.90x = 159,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,661.17/436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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