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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 601.68 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 601.68 and 261.38 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 601.68 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/601.68 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 601.68 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 157,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,267.12/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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