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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 599.18 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 599.18 and 259.59 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 599.18 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/599.18 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 599.18 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 155,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,539.84/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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