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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.67, 601.13 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.67, 601.13 and 258.62 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.67 : 601.13 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.67/601.13 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.67x = 601.13 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.67x = 155,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,462.95/435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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