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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 603.02 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 603.02 and 262.30 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 603.02 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/603.02 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 603.02 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 158,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,172.15/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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