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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 652.37 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 652.37 and 175.01 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 652.37 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/652.37 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 652.37 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 114,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,167.14/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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