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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.34, 751.50 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.34, 751.50 and 434.59 is: 650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.34 : 751.50 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.34/751.50 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.34x = 751.50 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.34x = 326,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,594.39/502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.15

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