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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 652.47 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 652.47 and 240.12 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 652.47 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/652.47 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 652.47 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 156,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,671.10/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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