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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 602.04 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 602.04 and 261.60 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 602.04 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/602.04 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 602.04 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 157,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,493.66/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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