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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 598.68 and 384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 598.68 and 384.33 is: 530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 598.68 = 384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/598.68 = 384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 598.68 × 384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 230,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,092.93/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.08

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