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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 599.85 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 599.85 and 259.98 is: 358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 599.85 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/599.85 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 599.85 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 155,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,949.00/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.78

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