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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.28 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.28 and 369.48 is: 553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.28 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.28 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.28 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 240,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,634.93/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.95

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