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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 602.08 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 602.08 and 261.50 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 602.08 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/602.08 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 602.08 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 157,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,443.92/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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