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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 652.12 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 652.12 and 203.60 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 652.12 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/652.12 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 652.12 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 132,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,770.23/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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