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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 652.77 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 652.77 and 252.48 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 652.77 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/652.77 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 652.77 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 164,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,811.37/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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