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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 599.41 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 599.41 and 259.79 is: 358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 599.41 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/599.41 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 599.41 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 155,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,720.72/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.51

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