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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 602.76 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 602.76 and 261.96 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 602.76 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/602.76 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 602.76 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 157,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,899.01/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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