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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.04, 601.74 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.04, 601.74 and 261.48 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.04 : 601.74 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.04/601.74 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.04x = 601.74 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.04x = 157,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,342.98/436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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