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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 598.18 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 598.18 and 258.88 is: 357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 598.18 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/598.18 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 598.18 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 154,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,856.84/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.27

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