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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.12, 597 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.12, 597 and 339.52 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.12 : 597 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.12/597 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.12x = 597 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.12x = 202,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,693.44/433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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