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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 601.39 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 601.39 and 258.88 is: 357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 601.39 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/601.39 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 601.39 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 155,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,687.84/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.19

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