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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 654.93 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 654.93 and 266.22 is: 399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 654.93 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/654.93 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 654.93 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 174,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,355.46/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.77

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