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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 599.04 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 599.04 and 259.36 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 599.04 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/599.04 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 599.04 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 155,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,367.01/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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