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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.67, 599.37 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.67, 599.37 and 379.31 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.67 : 599.37 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.67/599.37 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.67x = 599.37 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.67x = 227,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,347.50/434.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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