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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 599.49 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 599.49 and 278.82 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 599.49 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/599.49 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 599.49 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 167,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,149.80/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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