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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 598.59 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 598.59 and 244.69 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 598.59 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/598.59 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 598.59 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 146,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,467.49/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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