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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 599.40 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 599.40 and 385.56 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 599.40 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/599.40 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 599.40 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 231,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,104.66/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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