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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 598.86 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 598.86 and 276.66 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 598.86 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/598.86 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 598.86 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 165,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,680.61/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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