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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.36, 597.85 and 258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.36, 597.85 and 258.67 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.36 : 597.85 = 258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.36/597.85 = 258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.36x = 597.85 × 258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.36x = 154,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,645.86/433.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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