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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 599.76 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 599.76 and 287.38 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 599.76 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/599.76 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 599.76 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 172,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,359.03/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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