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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 653.22 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 653.22 and 366.84 is: 550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 653.22 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/653.22 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 653.22 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 239,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,627.22/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.34

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