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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.83, 653.52 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.83, 653.52 and 344.27 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.83 : 653.52 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.83/653.52 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.83x = 653.52 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.83x = 224,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,987.33/435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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