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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.92, 652.59 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.92, 652.59 and 381.92 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.92 : 652.59 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.92/652.59 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.92x = 652.59 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.92x = 249,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,233.91/435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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