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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 600.02 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 600.02 and 287.31 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 600.02 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/600.02 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 600.02 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 172,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,392.46/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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