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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 599.18 and 287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 599.18 and 287.14 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 599.18 = 287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/599.18 = 287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 599.18 × 287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 172,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,048.55/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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