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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 651.24 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 651.24 and 348.24 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 651.24 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/651.24 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 651.24 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 226,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,787.82/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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