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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.39, 598.30 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.39, 598.30 and 286.26 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.39 : 598.30 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.39/598.30 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.39x = 598.30 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.39x = 171,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,269.36/433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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