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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 600.36 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 600.36 and 258.08 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 600.36 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/600.36 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 600.36 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 154,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,942.02/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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