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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.66 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.66 and 241.24 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.66 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.66 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.66 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 156,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,965.22/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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