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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.41, 651.15 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.41, 651.15 and 269.88 is: 404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.41 : 651.15 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.41/651.15 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.41x = 651.15 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.41x = 175,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,729.11/434.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.53

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