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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.08 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.08 and 342.76 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.08 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.08 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.08 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 223,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,164.18/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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