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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 654.20 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 654.20 and 382.26 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 654.20 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/654.20 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 654.20 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 250,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,074.49/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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