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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 651.36 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 651.36 and 362.01 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 651.36 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/651.36 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 651.36 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 235,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,798.83/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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