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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.23, 599.01 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.23, 599.01 and 294.30 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.23 : 599.01 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.23/599.01 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.23x = 599.01 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.23x = 176,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,289.19/434.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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