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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.40 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.40 and 369.18 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.40 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.40 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.40 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 221,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,286.49/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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