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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 601.68 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 601.68 and 261.36 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 601.68 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/601.68 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 601.68 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 157,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,255.08/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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