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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 599.33 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 599.33 and 356.33 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 599.33 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/599.33 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 599.33 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 213,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,561.65/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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