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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 597.78 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 597.78 and 293.49 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 597.78 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/597.78 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 597.78 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 175,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,442.45/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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