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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 651.88 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 651.88 and 240.03 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 651.88 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/651.88 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 651.88 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 156,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,470.76/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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