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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 649.68 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 649.68 and 361.28 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 649.68 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/649.68 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 649.68 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 234,716.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,716.39/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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