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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 599.72 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 599.72 and 259.89 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 599.72 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/599.72 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 599.72 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 155,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,859.93/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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