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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 598.68 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 598.68 and 357.12 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 598.68 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/598.68 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 598.68 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 213,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,800.60/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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