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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.75, 601.27 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.75, 601.27 and 258.82 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.75 : 601.27 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.75/601.27 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.75x = 601.27 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.75x = 155,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,621.70/435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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