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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.42, 598.23 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.42, 598.23 and 258.73 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.42 : 598.23 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.42/598.23 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.42x = 598.23 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.42x = 154,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,778.55/433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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