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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.86, 599.87 and 365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.86, 599.87 and 365.00 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.86 : 599.87 = 365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.86/599.87 = 365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.86x = 599.87 × 365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.86x = 218,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,950.46/434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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