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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 651.80 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 651.80 and 373.43 is: 559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 651.80 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/651.80 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 651.80 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 243,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,396.55/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.61

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