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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.10, 651.15 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.10, 651.15 and 368.95 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.10 : 651.15 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.10/651.15 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.10x = 651.15 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.10x = 240,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,241.45/434.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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