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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 652.61 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 652.61 and 252.65 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 652.61 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/652.61 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 652.61 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 164,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,880.65/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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