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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 652.70 and 389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 652.70 and 389.74 is: 584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 652.70 = 389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/652.70 = 389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 652.70 × 389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 254,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,383.30/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.65

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