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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 650.25 and 342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 650.25 and 342.58 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 650.25 = 342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/650.25 = 342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 650.25 × 342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 222,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,762.65/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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