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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 650.17 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 650.17 and 385.53 is: 577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 650.17 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/650.17 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 650.17 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 250,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,660.04/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.54

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