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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 600.14 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 600.14 and 361.06 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 600.14 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/600.14 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 600.14 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 216,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,685.95/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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