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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 602.32 and 261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 602.32 and 261.82 is: 361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 602.32 = 261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/602.32 = 261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 602.32 × 261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 157,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,699.42/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.33

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