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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 650.82 and 258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 650.82 and 258.31 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 650.82 = 258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/650.82 = 258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 650.82 × 258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 168,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,113.31/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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