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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.01, 651.60 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.01, 651.60 and 204.10 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.01 : 651.60 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.01/651.60 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.01x = 651.60 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.01x = 132,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,991.56/435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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