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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 602.39 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 602.39 and 261.86 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 602.39 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/602.39 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 602.39 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 157,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,737.52/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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