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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.83, 602.56 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.83, 602.56 and 259.73 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.83 : 602.56 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.83/602.56 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.83x = 602.56 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.83x = 156,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,498.60/436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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