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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.26, 650.16 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.26, 650.16 and 250.83 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.26 : 650.16 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.26/650.16 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.26x = 650.16 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.26x = 163,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,079.63/433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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