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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.80, 651.10 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.80, 651.10 and 342.76 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.80 : 651.10 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.80/651.10 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.80x = 651.10 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.80x = 223,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,171.04/433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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