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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 651.72 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 651.72 and 252.16 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 651.72 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/651.72 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 651.72 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 164,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,337.72/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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