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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 650.40 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 650.40 and 248.47 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 650.40 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/650.40 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 650.40 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 161,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,602.33/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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