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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.21, 652.56 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.21, 652.56 and 361.54 is: 543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.21 : 652.56 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.21/652.56 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.21x = 652.56 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.21x = 235,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,926.54/434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.35

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