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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.19 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.19 and 271.07 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.19 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.19 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.19 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 176,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,247.00/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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