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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.19, 600.49 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.19, 600.49 and 258.11 is: 356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.19 : 600.49 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.19/600.49 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.19x = 600.49 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.19x = 154,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,992.47/435.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.15

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