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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 597.87 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 597.87 and 258.54 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 597.87 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/597.87 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 597.87 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 154,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,573.31/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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