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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 654.38 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 654.38 and 349.52 is: 527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 654.38 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/654.38 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 654.38 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 228,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,718.90/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.00

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