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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 599.44 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 599.44 and 259.60 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 599.44 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/599.44 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 599.44 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 155,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,614.62/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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