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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.39, 650.38 and 250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.39, 650.38 and 250.53 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.39 : 650.38 = 250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.39/650.38 = 250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.39x = 650.38 × 250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.39x = 162,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,938.39/433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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