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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.09, 653 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.09, 653 and 240.27 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.09 : 653 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.09/653 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.09x = 653 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.09x = 156,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,896.31/435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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