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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 651.71 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 651.71 and 337.55 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 651.71 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/651.71 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 651.71 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 219,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,982.30/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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