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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 651.56 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 651.56 and 384.98 is: 577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 651.56 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/651.56 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 651.56 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 250,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,838.88/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.87

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