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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.39, 648.41 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.39, 648.41 and 377.02 is: 562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.39 : 648.41 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.39/648.41 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.39x = 648.41 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.39x = 244,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,463.54/434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.77

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