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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.66, 602.46 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.66, 602.46 and 261.94 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.66 : 602.46 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.66/602.46 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.66x = 602.46 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.66x = 157,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,808.37/436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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