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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.48, 599.15 and 388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.48, 599.15 and 388.31 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.48 : 599.15 = 388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.48/599.15 = 388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.48x = 599.15 × 388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.48x = 232,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,653.91/434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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