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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 599.06 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 599.06 and 237.61 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 599.06 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/599.06 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 599.06 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 142,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,341.46/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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