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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.81, 602.75 and 259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.81, 602.75 and 259.78 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.81 : 602.75 = 259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.81/602.75 = 259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.81x = 602.75 × 259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.81x = 156,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,578.08/436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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