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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 652.53 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 652.53 and 250.07 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 652.53 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/652.53 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 652.53 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 163,174.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,174.91/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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