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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.98, 654.88 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.98, 654.88 and 370.96 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.98 : 654.88 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.98/654.88 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.98x = 654.88 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.98x = 242,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,934.28/435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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