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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.80, 597.33 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.80, 597.33 and 258.18 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.80 : 597.33 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.80/597.33 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.80x = 597.33 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.80x = 154,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,215.67/432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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