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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 651.53 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 651.53 and 339.15 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 651.53 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/651.53 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 651.53 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 220,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,964.70/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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