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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 598.80 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 598.80 and 375.36 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 598.80 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/598.80 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 598.80 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 224,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,765.57/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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