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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.31, 598.19 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.31, 598.19 and 278.15 is: 383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.31 : 598.19 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.31/598.19 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.31x = 598.19 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.31x = 166,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,382.17/433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.98

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