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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 601.83 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 601.83 and 261.48 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 601.83 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/601.83 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 601.83 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 157,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,366.51/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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