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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.83, 653.54 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.83, 653.54 and 253.28 is: 379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.83 : 653.54 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.83/653.54 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.83x = 653.54 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.83x = 165,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,530.88/435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.80

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