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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.91, 652.26 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.91, 652.26 and 203.96 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.91 : 652.26 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.91/652.26 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.91x = 652.26 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.91x = 133,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,037.35/434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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