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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 598.41 and 377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 598.41 and 377.72 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 598.41 = 377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/598.41 = 377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 598.41 × 377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 226,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,033.42/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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