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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.16, 652.74 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.16, 652.74 and 253.82 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.16 : 652.74 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.16/652.74 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.16x = 652.74 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.16x = 165,678.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,678.47/435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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