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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.58, 598.47 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.58, 598.47 and 256.52 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.58 : 598.47 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.58/598.47 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.58x = 598.47 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.58x = 153,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,520.06/433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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