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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 652.86 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 652.86 and 359.08 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 652.86 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/652.86 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 652.86 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 234,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,428.97/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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