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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 652.26 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 652.26 and 374.64 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 652.26 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/652.26 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 652.26 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 244,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,362.69/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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