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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 599.30 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 599.30 and 257.24 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 599.30 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/599.30 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 599.30 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 154,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,163.93/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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