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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 652.98 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 652.98 and 243.27 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 652.98 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/652.98 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 652.98 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 158,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,850.44/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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