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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.34, 752.07 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.34, 752.07 and 433.30 is: 650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.34 : 752.07 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.34/752.07 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.34x = 752.07 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.34x = 325,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,871.93/501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.00

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