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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 652.86 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 652.86 and 175.32 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 652.86 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/652.86 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 652.86 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 114,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,459.42/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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