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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 651.63 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 651.63 and 377.57 is: 565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 651.63 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/651.63 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 651.63 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 246,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,035.94/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.23

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