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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 600.83 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 600.83 and 258.47 is: 356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 600.83 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/600.83 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 600.83 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 155,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,300.29/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.54

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