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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 650.56 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 650.56 and 343.52 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 650.56 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/650.56 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 650.56 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 223,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,480.37/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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