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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.70, 602.67 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.70, 602.67 and 262.07 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.70 : 602.67 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.70/602.67 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.70x = 602.67 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.70x = 157,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,938.71/436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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