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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 651.65 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 651.65 and 388.53 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 651.65 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/651.65 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 651.65 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 253,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,183.63/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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