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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 599.22 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 599.22 and 359.96 is: 495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 599.22 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/599.22 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 599.22 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 215,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,696.73/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.90

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