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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.33, 651.39 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.33, 651.39 and 262.10 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.33 : 651.39 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.33/651.39 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.33x = 651.39 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.33x = 170,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,729.32/435.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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