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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.71 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.71 and 252.09 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.71 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.71 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.71 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 164,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,541.66/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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