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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.07, 600.28 and 260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.07, 600.28 and 260.29 is: 359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.07 : 600.28 = 260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.07/600.28 = 260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.07x = 600.28 × 260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.07x = 156,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,246.88/435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.13

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