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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.16, 652.84 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.16, 652.84 and 252.71 is: 379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.16 : 652.84 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.16/652.84 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.16x = 652.84 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.16x = 164,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,979.20/435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.12

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