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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.17, 600.56 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.17, 600.56 and 258.19 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.17 : 600.56 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.17/600.56 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.17x = 600.56 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.17x = 155,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,058.59/435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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