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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.46, 599.55 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.46, 599.55 and 259.77 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.46 : 599.55 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.46/599.55 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.46x = 599.55 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.46x = 155,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,745.10/434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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