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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.75, 600.09 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.75, 600.09 and 279.50 is: 385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.75 : 600.09 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.75/600.09 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.75x = 600.09 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.75x = 167,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,725.16/434.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.80

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