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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 602.52 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 602.52 and 259.62 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 602.52 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/602.52 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 602.52 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 156,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,426.24/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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