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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.82, 599.88 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.82, 599.88 and 279.66 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.82 : 599.88 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.82/599.88 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.82x = 599.88 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.82x = 167,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,762.44/434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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