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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.18, 650.37 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.18, 650.37 and 385.58 is: 577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.18 : 650.37 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.18/650.37 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.18x = 650.37 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.18x = 250,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,769.66/434.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.57

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