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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 598.11 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 598.11 and 276.03 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 598.11 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/598.11 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 598.11 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 165,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,096.30/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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