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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 651.34 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 651.34 and 362.28 is: 542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 651.34 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/651.34 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 651.34 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 235,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,967.46/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.95

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