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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.01, 597.38 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.01, 597.38 and 275.60 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.01 : 597.38 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.01/597.38 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.01x = 597.38 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.01x = 164,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,638.04/433.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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