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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 599.04 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 599.04 and 286.86 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 599.04 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/599.04 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 599.04 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 171,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,840.61/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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