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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 652.92 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 652.92 and 204.29 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 652.92 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/652.92 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 652.92 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 133,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,385.03/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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