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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.73, 654.17 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.73, 654.17 and 253.25 is: 380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.73 : 654.17 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.73/654.17 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.73x = 654.17 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.73x = 165,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,668.55/435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.21

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