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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.48, 600.84 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.48, 600.84 and 260.76 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.48 : 600.84 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.48/600.84 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.48x = 600.84 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.48x = 156,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,675.04/435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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