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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.58, 599.85 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.58, 599.85 and 257.52 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.58 : 599.85 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.58/599.85 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.58x = 599.85 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.58x = 154,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,473.37/434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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