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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.18, 649.86 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.18, 649.86 and 356.50 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.18 : 649.86 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.18/649.86 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.18x = 649.86 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.18x = 231,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,675.09/433.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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