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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.34, 602.22 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.34, 602.22 and 261.79 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.34 : 602.22 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.34/602.22 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.34x = 602.22 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.34x = 157,655.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,655.17/436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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