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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 652.55 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 652.55 and 332.50 is: 498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 652.55 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/652.55 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 652.55 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 216,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,972.88/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.75

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