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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 651.04 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 651.04 and 241.52 is: 362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 651.04 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/651.04 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 651.04 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 157,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,239.18/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.30

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