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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 599.03 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 599.03 and 287.15 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 599.03 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/599.03 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 599.03 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 172,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,011.46/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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