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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 601.92 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 601.92 and 261.50 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 601.92 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/601.92 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 601.92 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 157,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,402.08/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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