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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.14, 598.93 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.14, 598.93 and 286.74 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.14 : 598.93 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.14/598.93 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.14x = 598.93 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.14x = 171,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,737.19/434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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