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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.60, 650.39 and 361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.60, 650.39 and 361.30 is: 541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.60 : 650.39 = 361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.60/650.39 = 361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.60x = 650.39 × 361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.60x = 234,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,985.91/433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.94

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