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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 655.61 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 655.61 and 254.27 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 655.61 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/655.61 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 655.61 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 166,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,701.95/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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