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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.57, 650.40 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.57, 650.40 and 202.42 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.57 : 650.40 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.57/650.40 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.57x = 650.40 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.57x = 131,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,652.96/433.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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