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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.70, 651.22 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.70, 651.22 and 376.31 is: 563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.70 : 651.22 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.70/651.22 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.70x = 651.22 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.70x = 245,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,058.84/434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.75

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