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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 651.93 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 651.93 and 240.01 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 651.93 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/651.93 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 651.93 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 156,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,469.72/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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