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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 598.07 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 598.07 and 258.86 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 598.07 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/598.07 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 598.07 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 154,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,815.11/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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