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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.89, 601.08 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.89, 601.08 and 261.20 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.89 : 601.08 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.89/601.08 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.89x = 601.08 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.89x = 157,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,002.10/435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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