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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.11, 599.07 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.11, 599.07 and 237.63 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.11 : 599.07 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.11/599.07 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.11x = 599.07 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.11x = 142,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,359.47/434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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