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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 598.28 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 598.28 and 376.34 is: 518.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 598.28 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/598.28 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 598.28 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 225,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,151.82/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.11

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