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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.11, 600.48 and 260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.11, 600.48 and 260.45 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.11 : 600.48 = 260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.11/600.48 = 260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.11x = 600.48 × 260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.11x = 156,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,392.01/435.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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