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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 648.28 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 648.28 and 370.09 is: 551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 648.28 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/648.28 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 648.28 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 239,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,921.95/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.95

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