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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 601.32 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 601.32 and 261.04 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 601.32 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/601.32 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 601.32 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 156,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,968.57/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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