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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 602.47 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 602.47 and 259.73 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 602.47 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/602.47 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 602.47 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 156,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,475.87/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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