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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.37, 651.89 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.37, 651.89 and 383.11 is: 574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.37 : 651.89 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.37/651.89 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.37x = 651.89 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.37x = 249,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,745.58/434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.96

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