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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 600.45 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 600.45 and 258.08 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 600.45 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/600.45 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 600.45 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 154,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,964.14/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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