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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 653.46 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 653.46 and 338.08 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 653.46 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/653.46 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 653.46 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 220,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,921.76/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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