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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.73 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.73 and 259.89 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.73 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.73 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.73 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 155,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,863.83/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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