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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 598.91 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 598.91 and 259.34 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 598.91 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/598.91 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 598.91 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 155,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,317.03/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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