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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.18, 599.22 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.18, 599.22 and 259.52 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.18 : 599.22 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.18/599.22 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.18x = 599.22 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.18x = 155,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,509.57/434.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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