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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.41, 599.51 and 257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.41, 599.51 and 257.47 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.41 : 599.51 = 257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.41/599.51 = 257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.41x = 599.51 × 257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.41x = 154,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,356.05/434.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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