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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.18, 597.63 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.18, 597.63 and 278.02 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.18 : 597.63 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.18/597.63 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.18x = 597.63 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.18x = 166,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,153.09/433.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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