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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 652.05 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 652.05 and 203.70 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 652.05 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/652.05 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 652.05 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 132,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,823.20/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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