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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 650.10 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 650.10 and 389.18 is: 582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 650.10 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/650.10 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 650.10 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 253,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,005.92/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.96

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