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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 598.30 and 258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 598.30 and 258.99 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 598.30 = 258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/598.30 = 258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 598.30 × 258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 154,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,953.72/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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