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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 650.58 and 376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 650.58 and 376.67 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 650.58 = 376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/650.58 = 376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 650.58 × 376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 245,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,050.72/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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