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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 650.51 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 650.51 and 238.77 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 650.51 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/650.51 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 650.51 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 155,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,321.08/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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