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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 654.03 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 654.03 and 253.38 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 654.03 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/654.03 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 654.03 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 165,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,718.12/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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