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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 652.08 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 652.08 and 396.24 is: 594.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 652.08 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/652.08 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 652.08 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 258,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,380.18/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.63

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