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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 654.45 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 654.45 and 253.83 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 654.45 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/654.45 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 654.45 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 166,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,119.04/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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