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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.26, 648.81 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.26, 648.81 and 361.44 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.26 : 648.81 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.26/648.81 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.26x = 648.81 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.26x = 234,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,505.89/433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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