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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.92, 651.99 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.92, 651.99 and 261.35 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.92 : 651.99 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.92/651.99 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.92x = 651.99 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.92x = 170,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,397.59/434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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