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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 650.43 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 650.43 and 239.01 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 650.43 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/650.43 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 650.43 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 155,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,459.27/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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