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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.66, 652.48 and 343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.66, 652.48 and 343.73 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.66 : 652.48 = 343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.66/652.48 = 343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.66x = 652.48 × 343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.66x = 224,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,272.83/435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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