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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.14, 653.47 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.14, 653.47 and 375.14 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.14 : 653.47 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.14/653.47 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.14x = 653.47 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.14x = 245,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,142.74/435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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