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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.49, 653.23 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.49, 653.23 and 374.74 is: 562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.49 : 653.23 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.49/653.23 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.49x = 653.23 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.49x = 244,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,790.25/435.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.11

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