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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.12, 597.96 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.12, 597.96 and 286 is: 394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.12 : 597.96 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.12/597.96 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.12x = 597.96 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.12x = 171,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,016.56/433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.85

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