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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 602.40 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 602.40 and 262.09 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 602.40 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/602.40 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 602.40 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 157,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,883.02/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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