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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 598.98 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 598.98 and 257.05 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 598.98 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/598.98 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 598.98 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 153,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,967.81/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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