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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 652.67 and 252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 652.67 and 252.25 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 652.67 = 252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/652.67 = 252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 652.67 × 252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 164,635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,635.38/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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