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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 652.62 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 652.62 and 243.04 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 652.62 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/652.62 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 652.62 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 158,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,612.76/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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