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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 597.72 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 597.72 and 286.08 is: 394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 597.72 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/597.72 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 597.72 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 170,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,995.74/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.51

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