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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 599.94 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 599.94 and 295.11 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 599.94 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/599.94 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 599.94 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 177,048.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,048.29/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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