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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.36, 650.16 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.36, 650.16 and 385.60 is: 578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.36 : 650.16 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.36/650.16 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.36x = 650.16 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.36x = 250,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,701.70/433.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.51

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