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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 653.24 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 653.24 and 262.22 is: 392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 653.24 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/653.24 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 653.24 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 171,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,292.59/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.78

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