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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.71, 653.92 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.71, 653.92 and 262.58 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.71 : 653.92 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.71/653.92 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.71x = 653.92 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.71x = 171,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,702.39/435.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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