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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.51, 650.92 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.51, 650.92 and 386.03 is: 578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.51 : 650.92 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.51/650.92 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.51x = 650.92 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.51x = 251,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,274.65/434.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.29

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