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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.57, 649.32 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.57, 649.32 and 250.77 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.57 : 649.32 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.57/649.32 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.57x = 649.32 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.57x = 162,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,829.98/433.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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