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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.58, 651.98 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.58, 651.98 and 261.40 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.58 : 651.98 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.58/651.98 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.58x = 651.98 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.58x = 170,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,427.57/434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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