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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.82, 599.61 and 387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.82, 599.61 and 387.41 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.82 : 599.61 = 387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.82/599.61 = 387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.82x = 599.61 × 387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.82x = 232,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,291.91/434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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