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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 599.11 and 257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 599.11 and 257.11 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 599.11 = 257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/599.11 = 257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 599.11 × 257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 154,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,035.03/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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