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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 598.47 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 598.47 and 369.02 is: 508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 598.47 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/598.47 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 598.47 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 220,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,847.40/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.09

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