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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 598.71 and 387.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 598.71 and 387.93 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 598.71 = 387.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/598.71 = 387.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 598.71 × 387.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 232,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,257.57/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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