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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 598.38 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 598.38 and 256.62 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 598.38 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/598.38 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 598.38 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 153,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,553.93/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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