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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.41, 650.60 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.41, 650.60 and 342.48 is: 512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.41 : 650.60 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.41/650.60 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.41x = 650.60 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.41x = 222,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,815.09/434.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.91

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