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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.46, 652.98 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.46, 652.98 and 252.91 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.46 : 652.98 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.46/652.98 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.46x = 652.98 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.46x = 165,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,143.54/435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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