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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.81, 651.12 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.81, 651.12 and 358.48 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.81 : 651.12 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.81/651.12 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.81x = 651.12 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.81x = 233,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,413.50/433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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