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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 651.89 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 651.89 and 362.30 is: 543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 651.89 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/651.89 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 651.89 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 236,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,179.75/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.44

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