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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 652.10 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 652.10 and 252.34 is: 378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 652.10 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/652.10 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 652.10 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 164,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,548.02/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.63

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