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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 651.04 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 651.04 and 347.36 is: 520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 651.04 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/651.04 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 651.04 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 226,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,146.62/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.49

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