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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 651.72 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 651.72 and 338.96 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 651.72 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/651.72 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 651.72 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 220,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,907.01/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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