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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.78, 653.32 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.78, 653.32 and 344.88 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.78 : 653.32 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.78/653.32 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.78x = 653.32 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.78x = 225,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,317.43/435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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