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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 650.70 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 650.70 and 241.40 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 650.70 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/650.70 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 650.70 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 157,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,078.98/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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