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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.65, 599.79 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.65, 599.79 and 260.09 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.65 : 599.79 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.65/599.79 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.65x = 599.79 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.65x = 155,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,997.03/434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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