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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 653.80 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 653.80 and 262.55 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 653.80 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/653.80 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 653.80 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 171,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,652.98/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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