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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 652.41 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 652.41 and 358.62 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 652.41 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/652.41 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 652.41 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 233,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,967.27/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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