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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 650.10 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 650.10 and 271.31 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 650.10 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/650.10 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 650.10 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 176,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,378.63/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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