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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 598.22 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 598.22 and 278 is: 383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 598.22 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/598.22 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 598.22 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 166,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,305.16/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.93

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