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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.20, 597.71 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.20, 597.71 and 258.50 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.20 : 597.71 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.20/597.71 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.20x = 597.71 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.20x = 154,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,508.04/433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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