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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 600 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 600 and 318.54 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 600 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/600 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 600 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 191,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,124/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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