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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.63, 652.57 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.63, 652.57 and 262.20 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.63 : 652.57 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.63/652.57 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.63x = 652.57 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.63x = 171,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,102.54/435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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