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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 602.12 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 602.12 and 261.50 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 602.12 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/602.12 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 602.12 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 157,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,454.38/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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