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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 601.75 and 261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 601.75 and 261.61 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 601.75 = 261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/601.75 = 261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 601.75 × 261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 157,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,423.82/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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