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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.13, 599.40 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.13, 599.40 and 287.01 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.13 : 599.40 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.13/599.40 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.13x = 599.40 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.13x = 172,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,033.79/434.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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