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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 652.32 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 652.32 and 338.64 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 652.32 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/652.32 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 652.32 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 220,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,901.64/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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