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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 598.44 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 598.44 and 363 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 598.44 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/598.44 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 598.44 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 217,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,233.72/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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