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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.42, 649.58 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.42, 649.58 and 341.76 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.42 : 649.58 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.42/649.58 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.42x = 649.58 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.42x = 222,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,000.46/433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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