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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.80, 599.94 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.80, 599.94 and 260.12 is: 358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.80 : 599.94 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.80/599.94 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.80x = 599.94 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.80x = 156,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,056.39/434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.92

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