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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 599.20 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 599.20 and 294.30 is: 406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 599.20 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/599.20 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 599.20 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 176,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,343.82/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.20

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