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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.36, 653.52 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.36, 653.52 and 262.84 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.36 : 653.52 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.36/653.52 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.36x = 653.52 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.36x = 171,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,771.20/436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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