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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.41, 601.99 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.41, 601.99 and 261.65 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.41 : 601.99 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.41/601.99 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.41x = 601.99 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.41x = 157,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,510.68/436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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