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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 650.04 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 650.04 and 260.07 is: 389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 650.04 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/650.04 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 650.04 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 169,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,055.90/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.57

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