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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 599.16 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 599.16 and 286.80 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 599.16 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/599.16 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 599.16 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 171,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,839.09/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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