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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 651.75 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 651.75 and 365.51 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 651.75 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/651.75 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 651.75 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 238,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,221.40/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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