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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.71, 653.24 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.71, 653.24 and 281.32 is: 421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.71 : 653.24 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.71/653.24 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.71x = 653.24 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.71x = 183,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,769.48/435.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.77

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