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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 652.70 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 652.70 and 288.37 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 652.70 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/652.70 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 652.70 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 188,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,219.10/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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