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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.20, 649.32 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.20, 649.32 and 250.32 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.20 : 649.32 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.20/649.32 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.20x = 649.32 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.20x = 162,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,537.78/433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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