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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.21, 651.06 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.21, 651.06 and 360.54 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.21 : 651.06 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.21/651.06 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.21x = 651.06 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.21x = 234,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,733.17/433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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