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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 651.12 and 357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 651.12 and 357.37 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 651.12 = 357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/651.12 = 357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 651.12 × 357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 232,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,687.79/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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