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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 652.86 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 652.86 and 252.81 is: 379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 652.86 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/652.86 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 652.86 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 165,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,049.54/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.37

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