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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 651.52 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 651.52 and 260.94 is: 391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 651.52 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/651.52 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 651.52 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 170,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,007.63/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.53

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