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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.90, 652.55 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.90, 652.55 and 252.44 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.90 : 652.55 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.90/652.55 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.90x = 652.55 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.90x = 164,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,729.72/434.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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