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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 653.49 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 653.49 and 358.36 is: 539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 653.49 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/653.49 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 653.49 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 234,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,185.49/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.96

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