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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 601.86 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 601.86 and 261.58 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 601.86 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/601.86 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 601.86 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 157,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,434.54/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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