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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.54, 654.23 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.54, 654.23 and 367.20 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.54 : 654.23 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.54/654.23 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.54x = 654.23 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.54x = 240,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,232.11/435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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