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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.45, 600.99 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.45, 600.99 and 258.41 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.45 : 600.99 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.45/600.99 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.45x = 600.99 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.45x = 155,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,301.83/435.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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