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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 599.48 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 599.48 and 287.36 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 599.48 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/599.48 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 599.48 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 172,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,266.57/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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