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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 598.82 and 278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 598.82 and 278.85 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 598.82 = 278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/598.82 = 278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 598.82 × 278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 166,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,979.56/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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