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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.46, 651.94 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.46, 651.94 and 252.20 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.46 : 651.94 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.46/651.94 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.46x = 651.94 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.46x = 164,419.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,419.27/434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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