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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.25, 652.19 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.25, 652.19 and 240.08 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.25 : 652.19 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.25/652.19 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.25x = 652.19 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.25x = 156,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,577.78/435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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