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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 600.67 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 600.67 and 258.10 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 600.67 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/600.67 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 600.67 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 155,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,032.93/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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