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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.39, 652.82 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.39, 652.82 and 243.15 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.39 : 652.82 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.39/652.82 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.39x = 652.82 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.39x = 158,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,731.97/435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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