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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 599.66 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 599.66 and 368.32 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 599.66 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/599.66 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 599.66 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 220,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,866.77/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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