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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 600.36 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 600.36 and 258.05 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 600.36 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/600.36 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 600.36 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 154,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,922.90/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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