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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 652.05 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 652.05 and 242.51 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 652.05 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/652.05 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 652.05 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 158,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,125.39/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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