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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.74, 601.38 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.74, 601.38 and 261.19 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.74 : 601.38 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.74/601.38 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.74x = 601.38 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.74x = 157,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,074.44/435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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