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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 652.52 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 652.52 and 240.18 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 652.52 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/652.52 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 652.52 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 156,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,722.25/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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