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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.33, 653.18 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.33, 653.18 and 243.09 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.33 : 653.18 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.33/653.18 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.33x = 653.18 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.33x = 158,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,780.31/435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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