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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 652.05 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 652.05 and 344.34 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 652.05 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/652.05 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 652.05 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 224,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,526.90/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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