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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 597.78 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 597.78 and 368.52 is: 507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 597.78 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/597.78 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 597.78 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 220,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,293.89/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.40

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