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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.29, 597.96 and 256.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.29, 597.96 and 256.29 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.29 : 597.96 = 256.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.29/597.96 = 256.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.29x = 597.96 × 256.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.29x = 153,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,251.17/433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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