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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 597.78 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 597.78 and 258.48 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 597.78 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/597.78 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 597.78 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 154,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,514.17/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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