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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 651.30 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 651.30 and 241.84 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 651.30 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/651.30 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 651.30 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 157,510.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,510.39/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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