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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 602.78 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 602.78 and 262.24 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 602.78 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/602.78 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 602.78 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 158,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,070.21/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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