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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.27, 597.73 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.27, 597.73 and 275.63 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.27 : 597.73 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.27/597.73 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.27x = 597.73 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.27x = 164,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,750.84/433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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