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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.69, 598.62 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.69, 598.62 and 278.44 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.69 : 598.62 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.69/598.62 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.69x = 598.62 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.69x = 166,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,679.30/433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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