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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 600.08 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 600.08 and 294.91 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 600.08 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/600.08 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 600.08 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 176,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,966.62/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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