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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.11, 597.51 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.11, 597.51 and 258.42 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.11 : 597.51 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.11/597.51 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.11x = 597.51 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.11x = 154,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,408.53/433.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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