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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.11, 597.31 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.11, 597.31 and 275.57 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.11 : 597.31 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.11/597.31 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.11x = 597.31 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.11x = 164,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,599.28/433.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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