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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.66 and 259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.66 and 259.82 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.66 = 259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.66 = 259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.66 × 259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 155,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,803.66/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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