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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.97, 654.26 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.97, 654.26 and 253.42 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.97 : 654.26 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.97/654.26 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.97x = 654.26 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.97x = 165,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,802.57/435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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