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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 600.18 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 600.18 and 303.72 is: 419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 600.18 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/600.18 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 600.18 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 182,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,286.67/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.28

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