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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 597.38 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 597.38 and 370.44 is: 510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 597.38 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/597.38 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 597.38 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 221,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,291.60/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.81

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