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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.14, 651.21 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.14, 651.21 and 264.22 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.14 : 651.21 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.14/651.21 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.14x = 651.21 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.14x = 172,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,062.71/434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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