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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.95, 601.54 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.95, 601.54 and 261.25 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.95 : 601.54 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.95/601.54 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.95x = 601.54 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.95x = 157,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,152.33/435.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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