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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 652.50 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 652.50 and 175.12 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 652.50 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/652.50 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 652.50 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 114,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,265.80/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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