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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 599.07 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 599.07 and 259.50 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 599.07 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/599.07 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 599.07 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 155,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,458.67/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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