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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 653.16 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 653.16 and 242.94 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 653.16 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/653.16 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 653.16 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 158,678.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,678.69/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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