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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.19, 599.22 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.19, 599.22 and 379.11 is: 523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.19 : 599.22 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.19/599.22 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.19x = 599.22 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.19x = 227,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,170.29/434.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.20

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