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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.60 : 601 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.60/601 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.60x = 601 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.60x = 156,861
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,861/435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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