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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 652.62 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 652.62 and 252.59 is: 378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 652.62 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/652.62 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 652.62 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 164,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,845.29/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.94

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