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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 652.35 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 652.35 and 366.80 is: 550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 652.35 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/652.35 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 652.35 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 239,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,278.72/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.27

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