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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.75, 598.59 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.75, 598.59 and 237.27 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.75 : 598.59 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.75/598.59 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.75x = 598.59 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.75x = 142,027.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,027.45/433.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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