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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 652.36 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 652.36 and 252.51 is: 378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 652.36 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/652.36 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 652.36 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 164,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,727.42/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.30

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