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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 653.12 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 653.12 and 281.76 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 653.12 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/653.12 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 653.12 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 184,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,023.09/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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