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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.66, 601.26 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.66, 601.26 and 261.06 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.66 : 601.26 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.66/601.26 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.66x = 601.26 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.66x = 156,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,964.94/435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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