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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.67, 653.35 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.67, 653.35 and 262.53 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.67 : 653.35 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.67/653.35 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.67x = 653.35 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.67x = 171,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,519.40/435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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