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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 600.07 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 600.07 and 277.32 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 600.07 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/600.07 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 600.07 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 166,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,411.76/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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