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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.56, 601.14 and 260.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.56, 601.14 and 260.93 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.56 : 601.14 = 260.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.56/601.14 = 260.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.56x = 601.14 × 260.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.56x = 156,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,855.46/435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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