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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.48, 652.63 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.48, 652.63 and 240.52 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.48 : 652.63 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.48/652.63 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.48x = 652.63 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.48x = 156,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,970.57/435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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