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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 599.40 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 599.40 and 287.28 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 599.40 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/599.40 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 599.40 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 172,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,195.63/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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