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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 650.28 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 650.28 and 241.02 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 650.28 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/650.28 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 650.28 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 156,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,730.49/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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