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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 600.33 and 277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 600.33 and 277.66 is: 383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 600.33 = 277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/600.33 = 277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 600.33 × 277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 166,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,687.63/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.23

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