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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 650.04 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 650.04 and 260.51 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 650.04 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/650.04 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 650.04 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 169,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,338.67/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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