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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.98, 652.34 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.98, 652.34 and 262.82 is: 393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.98 : 652.34 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.98/652.34 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.98x = 652.34 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.98x = 171,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,448.00/435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.25

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