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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 650.40 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 650.40 and 338.40 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 650.40 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/650.40 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 650.40 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 220,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,095.36/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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