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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 599.25 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 599.25 and 379.24 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 599.25 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/599.25 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 599.25 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 227,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,259.57/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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