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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 652.31 and 252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 652.31 and 252.31 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 652.31 = 252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/652.31 = 252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 652.31 × 252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 164,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,583.07/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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