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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.80, 651.24 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.80, 651.24 and 290.16 is: 435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.80 : 651.24 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.80/651.24 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.80x = 651.24 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.80x = 188,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,963.80/433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.60

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