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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 601.93 and 259.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 601.93 and 259.21 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 601.93 = 259.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/601.93 = 259.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 601.93 × 259.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 156,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,026.28/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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