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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 598.19 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 598.19 and 276.10 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 598.19 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/598.19 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 598.19 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 165,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,157.38/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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