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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 656.11 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 656.11 and 254.47 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 656.11 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/656.11 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 656.11 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 166,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,957.03/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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