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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.78, 649.86 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.78, 649.86 and 337.12 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.78 : 649.86 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.78/649.86 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.78x = 649.86 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.78x = 219,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,080.80/433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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