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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 599.36 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 599.36 and 382.32 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 599.36 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/599.36 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 599.36 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 229,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,147.32/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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