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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 597.69 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 597.69 and 258.57 is: 356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 597.69 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/597.69 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 597.69 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 154,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,544.70/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.78

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