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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 598.93 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 598.93 and 237.52 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 598.93 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/598.93 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 598.93 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 142,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,259.35/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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