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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 652.02 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 652.02 and 343.27 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 652.02 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/652.02 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 652.02 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 223,818.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,818.91/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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