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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.50, 598.26 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.50, 598.26 and 258.84 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.50 : 598.26 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.50/598.26 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.50x = 598.26 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.50x = 154,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,853.62/433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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