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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 654.57 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 654.57 and 363.42 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 654.57 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/654.57 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 654.57 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 237,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,883.83/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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