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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 598.52 and 259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 598.52 and 259.06 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 598.52 = 259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/598.52 = 259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 598.52 × 259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 155,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,051.74/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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