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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.40, 649.92 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.40, 649.92 and 357.08 is: 535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.40 : 649.92 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.40/649.92 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.40x = 649.92 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.40x = 232,073.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,073.43/433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.47

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