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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.13, 652.49 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.13, 652.49 and 252.58 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.13 : 652.49 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.13/652.49 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.13x = 652.49 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.13x = 164,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,804.92/435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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