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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 599.07 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 599.07 and 257.09 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 599.07 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/599.07 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 599.07 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 154,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,016.40/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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