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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 599.62 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 599.62 and 372.07 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 599.62 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/599.62 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 599.62 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 223,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,095.75/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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