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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 649.89 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 649.89 and 250.65 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 649.89 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/649.89 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 649.89 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 162,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,894.93/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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