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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 651.50 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 651.50 and 368.72 is: 553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 651.50 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/651.50 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 651.50 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 240,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,215.98/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.84

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