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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 653.52 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 653.52 and 355.56 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 653.52 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/653.52 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 653.52 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 232,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,365.57/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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