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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 598.17 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 598.17 and 265.44 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 598.17 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/598.17 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 598.17 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 158,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,778.24/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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