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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 601.74 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 601.74 and 261.28 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 601.74 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/601.74 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 601.74 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 157,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,222.63/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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