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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.38, 598.02 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.38, 598.02 and 258.70 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.38 : 598.02 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.38/598.02 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.38x = 598.02 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.38x = 154,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,707.77/433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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