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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.20, 597.88 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.20, 597.88 and 258.56 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.20 : 597.88 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.20/597.88 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.20x = 597.88 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.20x = 154,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,587.85/433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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