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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 650.19 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 650.19 and 356.74 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 650.19 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/650.19 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 650.19 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 231,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,947.00/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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