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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.73, 652.86 and 363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.73, 652.86 and 363.01 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.73 : 652.86 = 363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.73/652.86 = 363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.73x = 652.86 × 363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.73x = 236,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,994.71/435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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