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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 599.40 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 599.40 and 287.55 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 599.40 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/599.40 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 599.40 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 172,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,357.47/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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