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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 650.72 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 650.72 and 202.50 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 650.72 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/650.72 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 650.72 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 131,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,769.79/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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