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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 602.49 and 259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 602.49 and 259.42 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 602.49 = 259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/602.49 = 259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 602.49 × 259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 156,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,293.65/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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