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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 652.95 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 652.95 and 263.07 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 652.95 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/652.95 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 652.95 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 171,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,771.56/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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