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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 650.06 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 650.06 and 372.28 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 650.06 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/650.06 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 650.06 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 242,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,004.34/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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