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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 652.26 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 652.26 and 357.32 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 652.26 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/652.26 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 652.26 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 233,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,065.54/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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