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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.13, 600.56 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.13, 600.56 and 260.59 is: 359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.13 : 600.56 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.13/600.56 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.13x = 600.56 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.13x = 156,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,499.93/435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.66

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