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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 653.10 and 365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 653.10 and 365.71 is: 547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 653.10 = 365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/653.10 = 365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 653.10 × 365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 238,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,845.20/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.86

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