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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 653.40 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 653.40 and 243 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 653.40 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/653.40 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 653.40 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 158,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,776.20/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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