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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.61, 599.67 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.61, 599.67 and 257.63 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.61 : 599.67 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.61/599.67 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.61x = 599.67 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.61x = 154,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,489.98/434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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