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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.23, 650.36 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.23, 650.36 and 336.20 is: 503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.23 : 650.36 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.23/650.36 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.23x = 650.36 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.23x = 218,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,648.62/434.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.53

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