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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 601.74 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 601.74 and 261.45 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 601.74 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/601.74 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 601.74 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 157,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,324.92/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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