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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 650.03 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 650.03 and 342.43 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 650.03 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/650.03 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 650.03 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 222,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,586.44/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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