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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.06, 597.57 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.06, 597.57 and 256.07 is: 353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.06 : 597.57 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.06/597.57 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.06x = 597.57 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.06x = 153,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,019.75/433.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.35

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