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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 598.10 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 598.10 and 381.21 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 598.10 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/598.10 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 598.10 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 227,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,999.79/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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