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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 599.04 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 599.04 and 237.60 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 599.04 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/599.04 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 599.04 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 142,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,331.90/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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