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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.98, 601.62 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.98, 601.62 and 261.30 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.98 : 601.62 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.98/601.62 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.98x = 601.62 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.98x = 157,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,203.31/435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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