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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.99, 599.31 and 279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.99, 599.31 and 279.01 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.99 : 599.31 = 279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.99/599.31 = 279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.99x = 599.31 × 279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.99x = 167,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,213.48/433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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