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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 602.96 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 602.96 and 262.28 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 602.96 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/602.96 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 602.96 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 158,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,144.35/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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