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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 602.88 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 602.88 and 262.20 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 602.88 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/602.88 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 602.88 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 158,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,075.14/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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