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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 653.01 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 653.01 and 237.62 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 653.01 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/653.01 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 653.01 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 155,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,164.97/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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