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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 651.65 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 651.65 and 252.68 is: 378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 651.65 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/651.65 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 651.65 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 164,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,654.40/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.39

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