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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 598.16 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 598.16 and 265.49 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 598.16 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/598.16 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 598.16 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 158,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,801.18/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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