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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.83 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.83 and 277.36 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.83 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.83 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.83 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 166,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,368.10/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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