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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 599.30 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 599.30 and 259.74 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 599.30 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/599.30 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 599.30 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 155,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,661.86/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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