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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 651.69 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 651.69 and 261.09 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 651.69 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/651.69 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 651.69 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 170,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,149.74/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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