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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.00, 651.65 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.00, 651.65 and 242.04 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.00 : 651.65 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.00/651.65 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.00x = 651.65 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.00x = 157,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,722.11/435.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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