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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 649.62 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 649.62 and 360.38 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 649.62 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/649.62 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 649.62 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 234,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,110.06/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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