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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 650.97 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 650.97 and 343.44 is: 515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 650.97 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/650.97 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 650.97 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 223,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,569.14/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.59

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