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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.72 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.72 and 353.04 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.72 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.72 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.72 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 230,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,083.23/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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