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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 650.72 and 377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 650.72 and 377.86 is: 565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 650.72 = 377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/650.72 = 377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 650.72 × 377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 245,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,879.17/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.28

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