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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 598.65 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 598.65 and 276.33 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 598.65 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/598.65 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 598.65 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 165,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,427.90/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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