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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 599.68 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 599.68 and 287.26 is: 396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 599.68 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/599.68 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 599.68 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 172,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,264.08/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.59

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