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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.18, 650.91 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.18, 650.91 and 348.50 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.18 : 650.91 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.18/650.91 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.18x = 650.91 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.18x = 226,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,842.14/434.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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