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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 653.07 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 653.07 and 361.87 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 653.07 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/653.07 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 653.07 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 236,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,326.44/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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