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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.49, 601.09 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.49, 601.09 and 258.48 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.49 : 601.09 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.49/601.09 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.49x = 601.09 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.49x = 155,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,369.10/435.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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