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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 599.78 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 599.78 and 337.20 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 599.78 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/599.78 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 599.78 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 202,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,245.82/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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