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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 653.04 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 653.04 and 374.31 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 653.04 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/653.04 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 653.04 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 244,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,439.40/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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