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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 652.65 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 652.65 and 261.73 is: 392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 652.65 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/652.65 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 652.65 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 170,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,817.92/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.80

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