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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 652.74 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 652.74 and 204.11 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 652.74 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/652.74 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 652.74 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 133,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,230.76/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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