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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 599.08 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 599.08 and 259.37 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 599.08 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/599.08 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 599.08 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 155,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,383.38/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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