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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 650.76 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 650.76 and 336.72 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 650.76 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/650.76 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 650.76 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 219,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,123.91/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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