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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.89, 651.68 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.89, 651.68 and 393.73 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.89 : 651.68 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.89/651.68 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.89x = 651.68 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.89x = 256,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,584.34/434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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