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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 652.44 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 652.44 and 386.96 is: 580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 652.44 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/652.44 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 652.44 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 252,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,468.18/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.12

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