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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 599.52 and 287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 599.52 and 287.23 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 599.52 = 287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/599.52 = 287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 599.52 × 287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 172,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,199.71/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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