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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 651.12 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 651.12 and 261.10 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 651.12 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/651.12 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 651.12 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 170,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,007.43/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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