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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 599.03 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 599.03 and 237.61 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 599.03 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/599.03 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 599.03 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 142,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,332.83/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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