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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.20, 701.28 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.20, 701.28 and 434.40 is: 599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.20 : 701.28 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.20/701.28 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.20x = 701.28 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.20x = 304,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,636.03/508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.44

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