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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 653.17 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 653.17 and 253.03 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 653.17 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/653.17 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 653.17 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 165,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,271.61/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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