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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 654.10 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 654.10 and 264.76 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 654.10 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/654.10 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 654.10 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 173,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,179.52/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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