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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 597.87 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 597.87 and 378.24 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 597.87 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/597.87 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 597.87 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 226,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,138.35/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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