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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 652.61 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 652.61 and 252.27 is: 378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 652.61 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/652.61 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 652.61 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 164,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,632.66/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.49

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