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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.78, 653.67 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.78, 653.67 and 243.18 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.78 : 653.67 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.78/653.67 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.78x = 653.67 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.78x = 158,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,959.47/435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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