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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.94, 601.58 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.94, 601.58 and 258.92 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.94 : 601.58 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.94/601.58 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.94x = 601.58 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.94x = 155,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,761.09/435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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