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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.01, 652.54 and 262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.01, 652.54 and 262.78 is: 394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.01 : 652.54 = 262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.01/652.54 = 262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.01x = 652.54 × 262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.01x = 171,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,474.46/435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.19

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