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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 652.96 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 652.96 and 252.84 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 652.96 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/652.96 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 652.96 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 165,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,094.41/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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