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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 601.58 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 601.58 and 258.90 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 601.58 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/601.58 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 601.58 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 155,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,752.17/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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