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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.74, 601.32 and 258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.74, 601.32 and 258.71 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.74 : 601.32 = 258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.74/601.32 = 258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.74x = 601.32 × 258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.74x = 155,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,567.50/435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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