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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 599.31 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 599.31 and 259.74 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 599.31 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/599.31 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 599.31 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 155,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,664.78/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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