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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 599.40 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 599.40 and 303.36 is: 418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 599.40 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/599.40 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 599.40 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 181,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,833.98/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.24

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