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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 652.42 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 652.42 and 252.32 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 652.42 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/652.42 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 652.42 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 164,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,618.61/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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