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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.89, 653.55 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.89, 653.55 and 243.65 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.89 : 653.55 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.89/653.55 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.89x = 653.55 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.89x = 159,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,234.19/435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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