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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 652.88 and 242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 652.88 and 242.72 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 652.88 = 242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/652.88 = 242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 652.88 × 242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 158,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,467.03/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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