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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.66, 651 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.66, 651 and 366.04 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.66 : 651 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.66/651 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.66x = 651 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.66x = 238,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,292.04/433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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