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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 599.97 and 287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 599.97 and 287.37 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 599.97 = 287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/599.97 = 287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 599.97 × 287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 172,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,412.30/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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