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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.04, 601.77 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.04, 601.77 and 261.38 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.04 : 601.77 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.04/601.77 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.04x = 601.77 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.04x = 157,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,287.63/436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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