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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 655.23 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 655.23 and 254.42 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 655.23 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/655.23 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 655.23 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 166,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,700.34/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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