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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 599.28 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 599.28 and 259.60 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 599.28 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/599.28 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 599.28 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 155,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,573.09/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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