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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 650.58 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 650.58 and 385.68 is: 577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 650.58 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/650.58 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 650.58 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 250,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,915.69/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.77

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