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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 599.40 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 599.40 and 286.92 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 599.40 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/599.40 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 599.40 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 171,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,979.85/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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