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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 602 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 602 and 261.52 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 602 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/602 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 602 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 157,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,435.04/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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