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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.82, 599.76 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.82, 599.76 and 293.08 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.82 : 599.76 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.82/599.76 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.82x = 599.76 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.82x = 175,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,777.66/434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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