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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.70, 652.74 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.70, 652.74 and 363.88 is: 545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.70 : 652.74 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.70/652.74 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.70x = 652.74 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.70x = 237,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,519.03/435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.14

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