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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 652.21 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 652.21 and 203.75 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 652.21 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/652.21 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 652.21 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 132,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,887.79/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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