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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 648.53 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 648.53 and 361.18 is: 540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 648.53 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/648.53 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 648.53 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 234,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,236.07/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.96

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