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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 649.80 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 649.80 and 240.84 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 649.80 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/649.80 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 649.80 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 156,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,497.83/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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