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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 651.98 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 651.98 and 261.88 is: 392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 651.98 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/651.98 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 651.98 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 170,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,740.52/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.15

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