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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 598.74 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 598.74 and 276.84 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 598.74 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/598.74 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 598.74 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 165,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,755.18/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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