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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.55, 654.95 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.55, 654.95 and 263.27 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.55 : 654.95 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.55/654.95 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.55x = 654.95 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.55x = 172,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,430.98/436.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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