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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 600.56 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 600.56 and 379.68 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 600.56 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/600.56 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 600.56 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 228,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,020.62/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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