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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.85, 599.78 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.85, 599.78 and 277.34 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.85 : 599.78 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.85/599.78 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.85x = 599.78 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.85x = 166,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,341.60/434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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