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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.92, 652.44 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.92, 652.44 and 363.20 is: 543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.92 : 652.44 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.92/652.44 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.92x = 652.44 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.92x = 236,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,966.21/435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.60

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