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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 651.24 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 651.24 and 252.82 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 651.24 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/651.24 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 651.24 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 164,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,647.31/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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