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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 601.62 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 601.62 and 261.36 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 601.62 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/601.62 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 601.62 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 157,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,239.40/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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