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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 597.88 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 597.88 and 371.80 is: 512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 597.88 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/597.88 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 597.88 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 222,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,291.78/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.10

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