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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.60, 652.32 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.60, 652.32 and 380.88 is: 570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.60 : 652.32 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.60/652.32 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.60x = 652.32 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.60x = 248,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,455.64/435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.38

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