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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 598.96 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 598.96 and 278.88 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 598.96 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/598.96 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 598.96 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 167,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,037.96/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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