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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.61, 598.19 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.61, 598.19 and 265.43 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.61 : 598.19 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.61/598.19 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.61x = 598.19 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.61x = 158,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,775.87/433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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