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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.60, 651.90 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.60, 651.90 and 353.02 is: 530.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.60 : 651.90 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.60/651.90 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.60x = 651.90 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.60x = 230,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,133.74/433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.75

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