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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 601.81 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 601.81 and 256.65 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 601.81 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/601.81 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 601.81 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 154,453.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,453.03/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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