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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.77, 601.11 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.77, 601.11 and 261.01 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.77 : 601.11 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.77/601.11 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.77x = 601.11 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.77x = 156,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,894.61/435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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