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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 649.33 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 649.33 and 377 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 649.33 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/649.33 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 649.33 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 244,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,797.41/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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