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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.67, 652.69 and 340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.67, 652.69 and 340.09 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.67 : 652.69 = 340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.67/652.69 = 340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.67x = 652.69 × 340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.67x = 221,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,973.34/435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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