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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 602.94 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 602.94 and 260.00 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 602.94 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/602.94 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 602.94 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 156,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,761.39/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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