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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 652.62 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 652.62 and 262.10 is: 392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 652.62 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/652.62 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 652.62 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 171,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,051.70/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.66

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