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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.34, 753.56 and 434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.34, 753.56 and 434.30 is: 651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.34 : 753.56 = 434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.34/753.56 = 434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.34x = 753.56 × 434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.34x = 327,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,271.11/502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.49

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