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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 649.27 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 649.27 and 260.66 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 649.27 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/649.27 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 649.27 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 169,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,238.72/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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