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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 598.68 and 276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 598.68 and 276.53 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 598.68 = 276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/598.68 = 276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 598.68 × 276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 165,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,550.03/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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