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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 805.92 and 434.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 805.92 and 434.75 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 805.92 = 434.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/805.92 = 434.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 805.92 × 434.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 350,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,368.06/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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