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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.76 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.76 and 376.66 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.76 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.76 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.76 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 245,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,491.92/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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