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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.20, 649.26 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.20, 649.26 and 356.52 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.20 : 649.26 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.20/649.26 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.20x = 649.26 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.20x = 231,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,474.18/433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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