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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.48, 652.29 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.48, 652.29 and 370.76 is: 556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.48 : 652.29 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.48/652.29 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.48x = 652.29 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.48x = 241,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,843.04/434.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.63

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