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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 653.40 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 653.40 and 354.02 is: 532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 653.40 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/653.40 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 653.40 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 231,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,316.67/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.25

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