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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 599.63 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 599.63 and 259.84 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 599.63 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/599.63 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 599.63 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 155,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,807.01/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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