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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 652.84 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 652.84 and 240.72 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 652.84 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/652.84 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 652.84 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 157,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,152.07/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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