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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.25, 599.40 and 259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.25, 599.40 and 259.63 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.25 : 599.40 = 259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.25/599.40 = 259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.25x = 599.40 × 259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.25x = 155,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,620.72/434.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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