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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.86, 601.34 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.86, 601.34 and 261.18 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.86 : 601.34 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.86/601.34 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.86x = 601.34 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.86x = 157,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,057.98/435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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