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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.70, 653.55 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.70, 653.55 and 262.90 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.70 : 653.55 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.70/653.55 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.70x = 653.55 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.70x = 171,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,818.30/435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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