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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 600.30 and 260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 600.30 and 260.49 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 600.30 = 260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/600.30 = 260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 600.30 × 260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 156,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,372.15/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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