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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.30, 598.02 and 258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.30, 598.02 and 258.67 is: 357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.30 : 598.02 = 258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.30/598.02 = 258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.30x = 598.02 × 258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.30x = 154,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,689.83/433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.00

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