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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 598.59 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 598.59 and 395.28 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 598.59 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/598.59 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 598.59 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 236,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,610.66/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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