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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 597.25 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 597.25 and 358.55 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 597.25 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/597.25 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 597.25 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 214,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,143.69/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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