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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 651.36 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 651.36 and 353.76 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 651.36 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/651.36 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 651.36 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 230,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,425.11/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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