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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 601.97 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 601.97 and 261.63 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 601.97 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/601.97 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 601.97 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 157,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,492.10/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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