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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 652.76 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 652.76 and 262.27 is: 392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 652.76 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/652.76 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 652.76 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 171,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,199.85/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.46

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