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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 652.24 and 252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 652.24 and 252.41 is: 378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 652.24 = 252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/652.24 = 252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 652.24 × 252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 164,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,627.38/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.49

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