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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.41, 649.63 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.41, 649.63 and 248.05 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.41 : 649.63 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.41/649.63 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.41x = 649.63 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.41x = 161,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,140.72/433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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