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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.75, 600.03 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.75, 600.03 and 257.70 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.75 : 600.03 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.75/600.03 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.75x = 600.03 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.75x = 154,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,627.73/434.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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