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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 650.08 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 650.08 and 262.40 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 650.08 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/650.08 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 650.08 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 170,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,580.99/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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