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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 601.65 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 601.65 and 261.32 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 601.65 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/601.65 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 601.65 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 157,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,220.17/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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