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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 652.30 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 652.30 and 374.12 is: 561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 652.30 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/652.30 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 652.30 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 244,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,033.34/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.17

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