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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 598.86 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 598.86 and 259.44 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 598.86 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/598.86 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 598.86 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 155,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,368.24/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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