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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 653.20 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 653.20 and 363.84 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 653.20 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/653.20 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 653.20 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 237,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,660.29/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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