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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.39, 600.84 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.39, 600.84 and 260.73 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.39 : 600.84 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.39/600.84 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.39x = 600.84 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.39x = 156,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,655.71/435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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