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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 649.68 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 649.68 and 368.92 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 649.68 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/649.68 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 649.68 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 239,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,679.95/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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