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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.78, 599.94 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.78, 599.94 and 260.08 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.78 : 599.94 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.78/599.94 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.78x = 599.94 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.78x = 156,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,032.40/434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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