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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 654.42 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 654.42 and 264.76 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 654.42 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/654.42 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 654.42 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 173,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,264.24/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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