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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 598.22 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 598.22 and 258.76 is: 357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 598.22 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/598.22 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 598.22 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 154,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,795.41/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.13

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