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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 653.88 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 653.88 and 354.96 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 653.88 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/653.88 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 653.88 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 232,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,101.24/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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