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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 597.81 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 597.81 and 278.02 is: 383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 597.81 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/597.81 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 597.81 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 166,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,203.14/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.84

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