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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.36, 597.36 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.36, 597.36 and 302.08 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.36 : 597.36 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.36/597.36 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.36x = 597.36 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.36x = 180,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,450.51/433.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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