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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 599.89 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 599.89 and 381.92 is: 527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 599.89 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/599.89 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 599.89 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 229,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,106.75/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.52

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