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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 651.27 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 651.27 and 342.77 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 651.27 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/651.27 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 651.27 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 223,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,235.82/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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