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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.56, 598.12 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.56, 598.12 and 258.88 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.56 : 598.12 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.56/598.12 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.56x = 598.12 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.56x = 154,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,841.31/433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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