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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 601.17 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 601.17 and 260.86 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 601.17 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/601.17 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 601.17 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 156,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,819.85/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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