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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.66, 653.49 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.66, 653.49 and 367.62 is: 551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.66 : 653.49 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.66/653.49 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.66x = 653.49 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.66x = 240,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,235.99/435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.43

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