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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 599.08 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 599.08 and 237.64 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 599.08 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/599.08 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 599.08 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 142,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,365.37/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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