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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.01, 600.32 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.01, 600.32 and 260.32 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.01 : 600.32 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.01/600.32 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.01x = 600.32 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.01x = 156,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,275.30/435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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