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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.71, 653.42 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.71, 653.42 and 366.31 is: 549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.71 : 653.42 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.71/653.42 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.71x = 653.42 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.71x = 239,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,354.28/435.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.34

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