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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 599.22 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 599.22 and 352.02 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 599.22 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/599.22 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 599.22 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 210,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,937.42/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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