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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.04, 597.64 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.04, 597.64 and 258.40 is: 356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.04 : 597.64 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.04/597.64 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.04x = 597.64 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.04x = 154,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,430.18/433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.62

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