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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 651.15 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 651.15 and 342.96 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 651.15 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/651.15 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 651.15 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 223,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,318.40/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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