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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 602.78 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 602.78 and 262.09 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 602.78 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/602.78 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 602.78 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 157,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,982.61/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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