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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.09, 597.60 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.09, 597.60 and 244.01 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.09 : 597.60 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.09/597.60 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.09x = 597.60 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.09x = 145,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,819.49/433.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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