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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 601.38 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 601.38 and 258.78 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 601.38 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/601.38 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 601.38 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 155,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,625.12/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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