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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 599.28 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 599.28 and 259.76 is: 358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 599.28 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/599.28 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 599.28 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 155,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,668.97/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.39

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