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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 599.56 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 599.56 and 287.04 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 599.56 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/599.56 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 599.56 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 172,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,097.70/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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