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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 652.89 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 652.89 and 242.75 is: 364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 652.89 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/652.89 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 652.89 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 158,489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,489.05/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.13

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