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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 652.56 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 652.56 and 262.89 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 652.56 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/652.56 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 652.56 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 171,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,551.50/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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