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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.31, 597.97 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.31, 597.97 and 258.66 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.31 : 597.97 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.31/597.97 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.31x = 597.97 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.31x = 154,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,670.92/433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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