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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 650.07 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 650.07 and 240.84 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 650.07 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/650.07 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 650.07 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 156,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,562.86/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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