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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 596.73 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 596.73 and 359.02 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 596.73 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/596.73 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 596.73 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 214,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,238.00/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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