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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 652.20 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 652.20 and 382.22 is: 574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 652.20 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/652.20 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 652.20 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 249,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,278.71/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.04

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