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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 600.41 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 600.41 and 258.18 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 600.41 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/600.41 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 600.41 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 155,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,013.85/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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