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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 599.02 and 286.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 599.02 and 286.97 is: 396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 599.02 = 286.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/599.02 = 286.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 599.02 × 286.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 171,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,897.06/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.05

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