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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 600.53 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 600.53 and 258.27 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 600.53 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/600.53 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 600.53 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 155,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,097.59/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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