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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.58, 652.83 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.58, 652.83 and 338.58 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.58 : 652.83 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.58/652.83 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.58x = 652.83 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.58x = 221,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,035.18/434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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