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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 599.33 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 599.33 and 259.59 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 599.33 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/599.33 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 599.33 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 155,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,578.78/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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