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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 650.03 and 260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 650.03 and 260.25 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 650.03 = 260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/650.03 = 260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 650.03 × 260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 169,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,169.01/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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