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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.65, 652.87 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.65, 652.87 and 240.35 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.65 : 652.87 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.65/652.87 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.65x = 652.87 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.65x = 156,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,916.79/435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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