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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.38, 598.07 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.38, 598.07 and 258.76 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.38 : 598.07 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.38/598.07 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.38x = 598.07 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.38x = 154,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,756.59/433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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