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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 652.32 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 652.32 and 339.68 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 652.32 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/652.32 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 652.32 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 221,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,580.06/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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