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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.04, 598.86 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.04, 598.86 and 278.88 is: 384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.04 : 598.86 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.04/598.86 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.04x = 598.86 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.04x = 167,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,010.08/434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.78

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