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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 648.90 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 648.90 and 355.59 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 648.90 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/648.90 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 648.90 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 230,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,742.35/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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