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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 649.88 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 649.88 and 271.20 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 649.88 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/649.88 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 649.88 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 176,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,247.46/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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