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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 650.57 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 650.57 and 241.65 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 650.57 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/650.57 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 650.57 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 157,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,209.03/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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