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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 602.64 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 602.64 and 262.26 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 602.64 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/602.64 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 602.64 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 158,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,048.37/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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