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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.65, 654.05 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.65, 654.05 and 253.17 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.65 : 654.05 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.65/654.05 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.65x = 654.05 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.65x = 165,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,587.47/435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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