Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.60, 601 and 261
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 435.60, 601 and 261 is: 360.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435.60 : 601 = 261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435.60/601 = 261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435.60x = 601 × 261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435.60x = 156,861 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,861/435.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360.10
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