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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.03, 649.55 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.03, 649.55 and 250.32 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.03 : 649.55 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.03/649.55 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.03x = 649.55 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.03x = 162,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,595.36/433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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