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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 649.97 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 649.97 and 374.21 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 649.97 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/649.97 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 649.97 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 243,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,220.15/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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