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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.01 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.01 and 239.10 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.01 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.01 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.01 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 155,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,656.49/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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