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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.26, 650.13 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.26, 650.13 and 337.78 is: 505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.26 : 650.13 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.26/650.13 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.26x = 650.13 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.26x = 219,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,600.91/434.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.69

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