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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 651.57 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 651.57 and 339.34 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 651.57 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/651.57 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 651.57 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 221,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,103.76/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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