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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 598.36 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 598.36 and 276.24 is: 381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 598.36 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/598.36 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 598.36 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 165,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,291.08/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.26

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