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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 655.47 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 655.47 and 375.88 is: 565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 655.47 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/655.47 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 655.47 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 246,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,378.06/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.87

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