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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.31, 597.98 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.31, 597.98 and 278.33 is: 384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.31 : 597.98 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.31/597.98 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.31x = 597.98 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.31x = 166,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,435.88/433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.10

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