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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 599.31 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 599.31 and 259.62 is: 358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 599.31 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/599.31 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 599.31 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 155,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,592.86/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.29

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