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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 601.65 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 601.65 and 261.42 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 601.65 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/601.65 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 601.65 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 157,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,283.34/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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