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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 598.70 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 598.70 and 276.55 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 598.70 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/598.70 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 598.70 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 165,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,569.68/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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