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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.48, 650.88 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.48, 650.88 and 348 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.48 : 650.88 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.48/650.88 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.48x = 650.88 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.48x = 226,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,506.24/434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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