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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 599.50 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 599.50 and 287.07 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 599.50 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/599.50 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 599.50 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 172,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,098.47/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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