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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 601.86 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 601.86 and 259.08 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 601.86 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/601.86 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 601.86 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 155,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,929.89/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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