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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 651.63 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 651.63 and 360.92 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 651.63 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/651.63 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 651.63 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 235,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,186.30/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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