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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 599.04 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 599.04 and 376 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 599.04 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/599.04 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 599.04 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 225,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,239.04/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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