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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 653.63 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 653.63 and 361.60 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 653.63 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/653.63 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 653.63 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 236,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,349.17/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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