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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 599.17 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 599.17 and 294.39 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 599.17 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/599.17 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 599.17 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 176,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,389.66/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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