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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.35, 652.76 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.35, 652.76 and 175.39 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.35 : 652.76 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.35/652.76 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.35x = 652.76 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.35x = 114,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,487.58/435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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