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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 652.65 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 652.65 and 383.61 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 652.65 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/652.65 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 652.65 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 250,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,364.08/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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