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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.70, 602.58 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.70, 602.58 and 262 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.70 : 602.58 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.70/602.58 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.70x = 602.58 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.70x = 157,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,875.96/436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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