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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 600.48 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 600.48 and 260.48 is: 359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 600.48 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/600.48 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 600.48 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 156,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,413.03/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.50

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