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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.33, 652.73 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.33, 652.73 and 290.88 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.33 : 652.73 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.33/652.73 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.33x = 652.73 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.33x = 189,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,864.65/435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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