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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 598.39 and 256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 598.39 and 256.58 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 598.39 = 256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/598.39 = 256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 598.39 × 256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 153,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,534.91/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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