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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.66, 598.40 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.66, 598.40 and 254.22 is: 350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.66 : 598.40 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.66/598.40 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.66x = 598.40 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.66x = 152,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,125.25/433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.79

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