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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 650.75 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 650.75 and 361.68 is: 541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 650.75 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/650.75 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 650.75 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 235,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,364.71/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.89

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