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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.50, 652.56 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.50, 652.56 and 240.33 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.50 : 652.56 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.50/652.56 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.50x = 652.56 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.50x = 156,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,829.74/435.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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