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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 649.32 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 649.32 and 374.37 is: 561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 649.32 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/649.32 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 649.32 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 243,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,082.09/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.17

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