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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 650.73 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 650.73 and 241.95 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 650.73 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/650.73 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 650.73 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 157,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,444.12/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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